Inspired by the $
The Starting Line Lyrics
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Closed window pane
I stare out all day
This room and the walls
We wait for the call
And slow like decay
This progress we made
[Pre Chorus:]
Could You...
[Chorus:]
Get to the point
Get it across
To the poison
Atop of the ladder
I'm climbing up
I,I
Have my doubts
[Verse 2:]
This is a call
From my cage
Through the bars
Inspired by the dollar sign
That's dangling outside
[Pre Chorus:]
Someone....
[Chorus:]
Get to the point
Get it across
To the poison
Atop of the ladder
I'm climbing up
I,I
Have my doubts
My doubts
My doubts
My doubts!
[Bridge:]
Go on and get it right
Get it right
Just stay
Just stay the same way
Do it like
You did it before
Remain
Remain the same
[Chorus:]
Get to the point
Get it across
To the poison
That's atop of the ladder
I'm climbing up
I,I
Have my doubts
Get to the point
Get it across
To the poison
Atop of the ladder
I'm climbing up
I,I
Have my doubts
The Starting Line's song "Inspired By The $" delves into the theme of greed and the pursuit of money. The singer expresses his discontent about being trapped inside, staring out of a closed window. The metaphorical walls are closing in on him and his progress is slow, decaying. He urges someone to "get to the point" and make it clear to the poison at the top of the ladder that he is climbing up, meaning the people who are in power and have money. The dollar sign dangling outside inspires him to call out to the people who can make a difference and help him climb up the hierarchical ladder.
In the second verse, the singer yearns for something more and is tired of being caged like an animal. He wants to break free from his current situation and be inspired by something more meaningful than money. He urges someone to get to the point and make it clear that he has his doubts about his current situation and wants to make a change.
The bridge suggests that the singer wants to do things differently but is urged to remain the same. The message here seems to caution against complacency and conformity, urging people to strive for real change and not just settle for staying the same.
Line by Line Meaning
Closed window pane
I spend all day staring out of a closed window pane.
I stare out all day
My daily routine involves staring out of a window all day long.
This room and the walls
I feel confined within these four walls.
We wait for the call
I'm waiting for a call that might change my life.
And slow like decay
Our progress is so slow that it's like the decay of a dying organism.
This progress we made
We've made some progress, but it's not enough.
Could You...
I'm asking for someone's help.
Get to the point
Please be straightforward and direct.
Get it across
I need you to communicate clearly.
To the poison
I'm referring to someone or something toxic in my life.
Atop of the ladder
This person is at the top and in control.
I'm climbing up
I'm trying to reach this person's level of success.
I,I
The repetition of 'I' emphasizes my own doubts and insecurities.
Have my doubts
I'm unsure about my abilities and the situation I'm in.
This is a call
I'm reaching out for help and advice.
From my cage
I feel trapped and confined like I'm in a cage.
Through the bars
I'm asking for help, even though it's difficult to reach out.
Inspired by the dollar sign
I'm motivated and driven by money and success.
That's dangling outside
Success feels like it's just barely out of reach.
Someone...
I need someone's help to get out of this situation.
Get to the point
I need clarity and direct communication from this person.
My doubts
My own insecurities and lack of confidence in my abilities.
Go on and get it right
I'm encouraging someone to succeed and do their best.
Just stay
I'm asking someone to stay the course and not give up.
Just stay the same way
Don't change what you're doing; it's working.
Do it like
I'm referring to a successful formula or approach.
You did it before
Don't deviate from what has worked in the past.
Remain
Stay committed and persevere.
That's atop of the ladder
Referring to the same person or thing at the top of the hierarchy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GOLLA, GRYSKIEWICZ, VASOLI, WATTS
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